PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mitchell
vs
Gracie

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Mitchell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitchell won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie looking to control.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gracie has eaten all the pies!

Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pushing down on Mitchell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mitchell won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Mitchell is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitchell controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie passes Mitchell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Mitchell trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Mitchell from standing back up.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Mitchell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Mitchell to the mat.

Gracie pushes Mitchell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Mitchell not allowing Gracie to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Gracie is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Gracie controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Gracie breaks Mitchell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roland Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gracie with a poor takedown

and Mitchell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Mitchell thows a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie has his feet on Mitchell's thighs here. He's pushed Mitchell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mitchell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Gracie!